El Seat Alhambra It is the largest minivan of the Spanish brand. It shares much of its design, equipment and engines with the Volkswagen Sharan.
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Try the new Seat Alhambra 2010, a wonderful 7-seater minivanTest new Seat Alhambra 2010, a wonderful 7-seater minivan (part II)SEAT presented its second generation in the year 2010. This version grew 20 centimeters in length from the first. Also introduced the sliding rear doors.
Technical characteristics of the Seat Alhambra
Its dimensions are Meters long 4,85, 1,9 meters wide and 1,72 meters high. His battle measures 2,92 meters. As a feature, its rear doors are sliding and can hold up to seven seater.
In 2015 this model received a slight makeover, with small aesthetic changes, such as a new radiator grille, the incorporation of Full LED headlights, new Euro 6 engines and more options in terms of equipment.
Mechanical range and gearboxes of the Seat Alhambra
The mechanical offer of the Spanish minivan consists of three engines 2.0 liter TDI with 115, 150 and 184 horses. All can have a six-speed manual gearbox and the two most powerful, dual-clutch DSG automatic.
The 150 hp TDI with manual gearbox can opt for the 4Drive all-wheel drive. The gasoline offer is made up of the 1.4 hp 150 TSI and 2.0 hp 220 TSI, the first with manual gearbox and the second with automatic gearbox.
Equipment of the Seat Alhambra
The possibilities of of the Seat Alhambra they are very spacious. The range is structured around seven versions. From smallest to largest endowment we have: Reference, Reference Travel Edition, Style, Style Travel Edition, Xcellence, Xcellence Travel Edition y Excellence Travel Edition 4Drive.
Depending on trim level and optional, the Alhambra can equip elements such as front and rear parking sensors, navigation, front seats with massage function.
They add up panoramic ceiling, keyless entry and start, traffic sign recognition, lane change assist or blind spot warning.
Seat Alhambra on video
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Seat Alhambra according to EuroNCAP
El Seat Alhambra, being developed together with the Volkswagen Sharan, shares the same result in the tests of EuroNCAP. Both models were subjected to them in 2010 achieving the highest score: 5 stars.
In the event of an accident, protection for adult and child occupants was 96 and 80 percent, respectively. The test of pedestrian hit they got over it with a poor 46 percent. Finally, in terms of active driving aids, they reached a remarkable 71 percent.
Rivals of the Seat Alhambra
El Seat Alhambra is part of one of the most complex segments of the market. Large MPVs are losing market share to SUV's and therefore, the number of rivals is decreasing.
Even so, the Spanish model has in the Volkswagen Sharan with his main opponent. Next to him are the Renault Espace, Ford Galaxy o SsangYong Rodios. Previously there were also the missing Citroën C8 y Peugeot 807.
The Seat Alhambra of Km0 and second hand
El Seat Alhambra It is not one of the most popular models of the Spanish firm. Even so, between the two generations that have been marketed, it has been on sale since 1996. However, their depreciation average is higher than the average, due to the problems that the first generation gave. Therefore, it is located in a 32 percent.
If we want to acquire a unit of second hand, the options are many. Thus, we can access an Alhambra from 2012 with an average of 80 thousand kilometers by $15.900. The associated mechanics is the 2.0 TDI 170 hp, DSG automatic gearbox and Style termination.
In case of opting for a Alhambra of kilometer zero, there are units of 2019. In this case, they have diesel mechanics 2.0 TDI 150 hp, DSG automatic gearbox with 7 relationships and Style termination. The price to be paid for it is $29.400.
Highlights
- habitability
- Reliable mechanical range
- Quality
Improvable Points
- Veteran
- Price of some versions
- Active driving aids
Seat Alhambra prices
The range of Prices for Seat Alhambra in the Spanish market is very broad. Without subtracting possible promotions or discounts, it starts in the 33 thousand euros. Corresponds to the gasoline version 1.4 TSI of 150 CV and Reference access termination.
In the upper area is the Alhambra Excellence Travel Edition 4Drive. This version, equipped with 2.0 TDI diesel mechanics with 177 hp, all-wheel drive and a 7-speed DSG automatic gearbox. Your rate starts, without discounts, in the $49.500.
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